Robert K. Merton advocated that sociologists should develop more modest theories that would not attempt to encompass all of society. He termed these types of theories:
A) micro-level theories
B) theories of the middle range
C) rational theories
D) manifest theories

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Robert K. Merton coined the term "theories of the middle range" to describe more modest theories that could be tested empirically and would focus on specific aspects of social behavior rather than trying to encompass all of society.

Robert K Merton Advocated That Sociologists Should Develop More Modest Theories